The prevous answer is accurate as to plea bargaining: there are no guarantees that it can be pleaded down at all. You need a very experienced...

Do I need a lawyer for theft three in Washington state?

The law permits two different consequences for shoplifting. One is a criminal charge of theft in the third degree. A prosecutor decides whether...

Washington gun enhancement law?

A firearm enhancement is added to a felony sentence as required by RCW 9.94A.533(3). Depending on the underlying crime, it adds three or five...

I got caught stealing at the mall. what punishment could i possiblly get?

The most serious potential consequences for you affect your immigration status. You must hire a criminal defense lawyer, or if you can't afford...

How many days does my mom have to serve in jail for her warrant she had

A warrant permits the court to keep a person in jail until the case is resolved, to make sure they appear for all court hearings. But a person for...

If you are filing charges against someone and sign an affidavit with the prosecutor to the extent of what happened to bring the

If the person intends to testify that what is in the affidavit is inaccurate, in addition to perjury (a felony), the person can be charged with...

Many lawyers in Seattle practice all over the state. Some lawyers in the tri-cities also frequent Yakima. Jim Egan in Kennewick is excellent: ...

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What are the factors that make a witness competent to take the stand?

A party can challenge a person's competency to be a witness by showing the person has a limited ability: (1) to accurately perceive the events he...

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Parole for violent offender

There is no parole in the State of Washington except for sex offenses and felonies committed before July 1, 1984. Two counts of assault 1 with...

Is my boyfriend going to be extradited?

If your boyfriend was picked up by U.S. Marshals, he probably was prosecuted in federal court. In my experience, a federal court can transfer...